At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable children in care through creative interventions and effective care planning.
- Company: Join Camden, a forward-thinking borough committed to social change and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel allowance, flexible working, and 27+ days annual leave.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Recognised social work qualification and experience with complex cases.
The predicted salary is between 16750 - 52329 £ per year.
Salary: £49,167.50 - £52,329 (dependent on experience) + Travel Allowance & Reimbursement of SWE fee
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36 hours
Contract Type: Multiple Permanent vacancies
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 23:55
Interviews: TBC
About Camden
At Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We’re making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit—driving radical social change so that nobody gets left behind. We’re home to some of the most important conversations happening today, and we’re committed to creating a fairer future for all. At Camden, your ideas, your voice and your ambition will help shape meaningful change for our communities.
What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved
As a Social Worker in our Children Looked After (CLA) service, you’ll be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team including our Virtual School, specialist health services and CAMHS provision. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll:
- Manage a diverse caseload involving care planning, court work and supporting vulnerable adolescents
- Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective care plans
- Deliver creative interventions that promote positive outcomes for children in care
- Work closely with partners across education, health and other services
- Contribute to a learning culture within the team and support less experienced colleagues
You’ll play a key role in ensuring services meet the needs of Camden’s diverse community, while working within statutory frameworks and best practice guidelines.
All About You
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled social worker who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. You will have:
- A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Children Act 1989 and frameworks for children in care
- Experience managing complex cases, including care proceedings and court work
- The ability to assess risk, develop and review care plans effectively
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families
You’ll also be a collaborative team player, confident in working across services and committed to continuous learning and development. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified Social Work staff
- Payment of a travel allowance equivalent to the cost of a Zone 1 and 2 Travel card – currently £1,788
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Interest free loans
- Access to our incredible staff networks
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Visit www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits for more details.
Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long‑term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
